HURIWA asks CJN, NJC to stop Justice Bilkisu Yusuf’s judgment in Niger State land case

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kekere-Ekun to stop Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State High Court from …

Injecting The Masses: How The Hypodermic Needle Theory Found A New Home In Niger

Once dismissed as an outdated relic of early communication theory, the “Hypodermic Needle Theory”, also known as the “Bullet Theory”, is now experiencing a disturbing resurrection. Originally formulated in the early 20th century, the theory suggested that …

Niger Delta Ethnic Group Warns Against Politicising Arms Arrest

The Nigerian Ethnic Nations Congress (NENCO) has cautioned against politicising the recent arrest of a suspect linked to illicit arms in Delta State, accusing some Ijaw groups of attempting to divert attention from alleged arms proliferation in the region. …

Niger gov praises workers for their contributions to society

The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, has acknowledged the unwavering dedication and contributions of civil servants across all spheres of society. Bago made the commendation during the celebration of the 2025 Worker’s Day, held at the 123 Parade Ground …

Newspaper Review: Food prices drop in Kano, Taraba, Kwara, Niger + more stories

 Edwin Clark: When Family, Friends, Associates Celebrated Late Niger Delta Icon In Lagos 

Thursday May 1, 2025, was a day to remember for Nigerians who loved and admired the late Elder Statesman and Niger Delta icon, Chief Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark.  Chief Clark, who was born on May 15, 1927, died on February 17, 2025 at 97. He was bestowed …

12th ijtema held by Majlis Ansarullah Niger

Muhammad Jamal, Niger Correspondent The 12th ijtema of Majlis Ansarullah Niger was held on 19-20 April 2025 at the headquarters of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Niger in Niamey. The ijtema was attended by 110 members. The first day commenced with Tahajjud and Fajr …

Five from Jharkhand abducted in Niger, kin face endless wait

The men were just finishing lunch and were about to resume work when they heard gunfire. “It was just like in the movies,” Mojilal Mahto, a 35-year-old migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Dondlo village, said, recalling the moment his brother-in-law Sanjay …

Niger Police Nab Two Suspects For Stealing Plasma TV, Aluminium Pots

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have arrested two suspected thieves for allegedly stealing a 35 inches plasma TV, one remote control, and two aluminum pots. In a statement on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that the …

200 Vulnerable Persons Benefit From NNPC Free Eyecare, Treatment In Niger

MINNA – As part of social responsibilities, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation said it has embarked on free eye cataract surgeries and as well as other eye-related needs, targeting 1,000 Nigerians from the North Central zone. …